Glad we won't have to see that shockwaves hair gel wearing bloke in the United dugout season.
Roberto De Zerbi
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik (@Rood) was joined by comedian Ali Woods to look back at the best and worst moments of a rollercoaster season with the annual United Hour Awards.
Has Ten Hag been sacked yet? We're not sure and we hope not, but it's looking more likely as the days pass.
Who should replace him and why is it taking so long to make a decision?
I have no rebuttal.
Though if things go pear-shaped for France you could target one of your former legends, Deschamps. He has clout, he tends to be very calm in public, the FFF is where lunatics are developed, he succeeded with Marseille which is an other epicenter of buffoonery, he dealt brilliantly with post calciopoli Juventus and he has no teeth so he won't be able to bite Boehly if things go wrong
Didier did not spend a fortune on a brand new set of teeth for nothing, you take that back !I have no rebuttal.
Though if things go pear-shaped for France you could target one of your former legends, Deschamps. He has clout, he tends to be very calm in public, the FFF is where lunatics are developed, he succeeded with Marseille which is an other epicenter of buffoonery, he dealt brilliantly with post calciopoli Juventus and he has no teeth so he won't be able to bite Boehly if things go wrong
Deschamps speaking english in press conferences would be something. Like Emery but 10 times worse.
Aargh thanks. Had no idea. Good move for him and the club then.
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If Ten Hag is indeed sacked then De Zerbi is the most attractive option from the available candidates imo.
Subjective
Well, United fans don't rate him. So he's already buggered here.
Well yeah because - imo.
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Totally agree. His style of play is the best of all candidates, has had big success with Brighton and could take us to the next level. I'd swap Erik only for him from the candidates that we have.
So underwhelmed by De Zerbi, one decent season, no trohpies and no experience managing a huge club like United.
ETH has to go in my opinion but hiring De Zerbi feels like we're changing manager for the sake of it.
ETH has to go in my opinion but hiring De Zerbi feels like we're changing manager for the sake of it.
Think he’ll be about 3rd/4th on our list of targets
objection! argumentativeWell yeah because - imo.
Hopefully not
It’s not just his coaching methods (which I’ve read many players rave about) but he’s also likely to try and bring certain players with him at some point. And I’m thinking of Evan Ferguson, Estupiñán and one or two others who would be great additions to the United team/squad.
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I thought De Zerbi's next job was completed and under maximum secrecy or something.
Could be us, city, Italian club?
Could be us, city, Italian club?
An Italian club is most likely I’d say.
You do wonder what type of squad he could put together with a better financial/recruitment team behind him.
We know the type of football he plays so it's about the players that we bring in to support it.
He lost his 2 most important players last summer, his 2 Central midfield players. Never replaced them.
Had lot of injuries this season and alot of games.
United fans don't rate him so he's probably the best choice
He did good things but then it changed into looking like he was one of the many who can have a good short term impact with an idea but can't stay ahead of the trend when others adapt to it
Over 40% of United fans want to keep a manager who's just finished 8th and been responsible for some of the worst football in the league. I wouldn't pay much attention to what United fans think of managers. Trust in the new people who will be making the decision
What made him a standout candidate? One good season at Brighton?
This is your fault.
Way more passion and charisma incoming!
He lost half his team to big teams or injuries to be fair. He finished 6th then lost Caicedo, Mac Allister, Trossard (in Jan) to big teams as well as Mitoma and March to long term injuries. Colwill was also a big player for them in the second half of the last season. That’s basically 80% of all his good players. And then he had extra European football to navigate. The added context is important imo.
You have to give some leeway for loss of best players last summer and injured players throughout their team this season. They've not had their first choice front 3 for practically a full season, and they were on fire at the beginning of the season for the few games they were about.
Completely agree. And this season wasn’t even that bad. 8th in xGPts, 8th in xGA. Good underlying stats while relying on youth all season.
Wish this added context is applicable to ETH as well .
I suppose the main difference is that the style of play/philosophy largely remained at Brighton regardless of the context.
If he becomes our new manager, can he please bring Mitoma with him?
In fairness, he outlined that it was only his opinion.
We were second best in every game under ETH in the league this season and should’ve finished 15th.
The thing is that Brighton had consistent injuries throughout their team, not just two players. The don't have the level of back up we do. And if we lost our attack all season then we'd have been even worse. On top of that, they lost their best players in the summer with replacements who are for the future or just a much lesser quality. That's why I give him some grace.
I'm with Berba, @Kinsella's opinion didn't seem honest, imho.In fairness, he outlined that it was only his opinion.
I thought a club had already paid Brighton compensation last week but the club in question was a secret.
Making shit up as they go alone...brilliant journalism as per usual.
Making shit up as they go alone...brilliant journalism as per usual.
Nope
Of those available/linked he’s my favourite by far
Doesn’t get the credit he deserves this season, that squad is a mess they did well to finish mid table. Man for man Brighton have an awful team these days especially with the injuries he’s faced.
Doesn’t get the credit he deserves this season, that squad is a mess they did well to finish mid table. Man for man Brighton have an awful team these days especially with the injuries he’s faced.
He'd be my choice if we move on
At the very least we won't get outplayed by every team we met even with injuries crisis with De Zebri in charge.